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As the Miami Heat prepare for a crucial game tomorrow as they face the Milwaukee Bucks in the final group play game of the NBA In-Season tournament, a huge contribution will have to be made from rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. The UCLA-alum has been turning heads in the early parts of the season as he […]

In an exclusive development, the highly anticipated clash between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. is on the verge of being finalized, despite the ongoing legal battle over two failed drug tests from Benn that led to the cancellation of their previous bout. The potential fight is expected to take place on February 3, 2024. […]

When you bring up Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid in the same sentence, you are probably talking about the NBA MVP race. Whether or not you are talking about this season or a previous one is a whole separate discussion because these two have consistently been No. 1 and No. 2 in the NBA MVP […]

Recent NBA trade rumors have linked the Philadelphia 76ers to Zach LaVine as his days with the Chicago Bulls seemingly start to come to an end. The Sixers have positioned themselves nicely to be big players in the trade market but LaVine may not be the guy they try all that hard to get. The […]

In an exclusive development, former undisputed lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. is on the brink of finalizing a deal to face three-weight titleholder and pound-for-pound entrant Vasiliy Lomachenko in a highly anticipated clash in Australia next spring. The potential showdown is expected to take place in a stadium, with the target date set for April […]

Magicians are beloved by everyone. Whether it is pulling a rabbit out of a hat or a sleight-of-hand card trick, they are always able to captivate their spectators and create a wow factor one can not necessarily find in other entertainment shows. While they may not have someone with the last name of Houdini or […]

The New England Patriots quarterback situation looked even bleaker in their loss to the New York Giants as Mac Jones was benched again and Bailey Zappe failed to impress, possibly leaving the door open for Bill Belichick to make a move. Speaking to reporters Monday, the Patriots coach didn’t say that an outside move to […]

Former UFC lightweight fighter John Makdessi found himself at the center of controversy following his release from the UFC after a controversial split decision loss at UFC 293 and his public revelation of the substantial foreign tax burden he incurred from the fight in Australia. Makdessi, a 20-fight UFC veteran, took to social media to […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Los Angeles Lakers in their next home matchup. While the statuses of LeBron James and Anthony Davis for the game are not yet known, the Sixers will be ready to face off against one of the league’s best duos. Paul Reed said after the team’s pregame shootaround […]

David Benavidez delivered a dominant performance, securing a 6th-round TKO victory over Demetrius Andrade on November 25. Benavidez, widely recognized as one of the best super middleweights, showcased his prowess by out-landing Andrade 117-68 and landing 35% of his punches compared to Andrade’s 26%. . After the fight, Benavidez expressed his desire to unify the […]

For the ninth time in their first 16 games, the Brooklyn Nets were without starting center Nic Claxton when they took on the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night. Claxton was a late scratch ahead of the Nets 118-109 win over the Bulls due to a sprain of the same ankle that sidelined him for eight […]

The Charlotte Hornets can’t catch a break early in the 2023-24 season with injuries. After having seven 30-point games in his last 10 games, LaMelo Ball suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter of their matchup with the Orlando Magic on Sunday. Ball only played in 36 games in the 2022-23 season due to […]

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, evening their head-to-head series at 1-1. Irving, who was teammates with Harden on the Brooklyn Nets a few years ago, was the second of the three superstars to request a trade out of Brooklyn. That deal landed him […]

The San Antonio Spurs know a thing or two about outrageously good stat lines. Of the four players in NBA history who’ve recorded quadruple-doubles, two of them played for the Silver and Black. Victor Wembanyama hasn’t joined that selective class, but outings like the team’s most recent game against the Denver Nuggets suggest he may […]

Bailey Zappe relieved a struggling Mac Jones for the fourth time this season in the New England Patriots’ loss to the New York Giants, leading to further questions about the team’s quarterback situation. Zappe has a clear message for Bill Belichick on the situation. Speaking to reporters following Sunday’s 10-7 loss, Zappe indicated that he’d […]

A historic second quarter propelled the Brooklyn Nets to a 118-109 victory over the Chicago Bulls Sunday at Barclays Center. Playing on the back end of a back-to-back, the Nets looked like a team upset they weren’t home watching Sunday night football in the first quarter. They trailed 36-17 at the end of the frame, […]

San Antonio Spurs starting point guard Jeremy Sochan did not play in the second half of the 132-120 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. The team said last year’s ninth overall pick of the NBA Draft was held out because of left knee soreness. Following the game, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich stated […]

Chad Ryland had a chance to send the New England Patriots to overtime against the New York Giants on Sunday. Instead, the rookie kicker ended up being a goat. As the Patriots were down 10-7 and ran the clock down at the end of regulation to set up for a 35-yard field goal, Ryland wasn’t […]

No current Brooklyn Nets player has spent more time with the organization than Spencer Dinwiddie. Since rejoining the team at last year’s trade deadline, Dinwiddie has continued climbing up the franchise’s record books. The 10-year veteran recorded 11 assists in Saturday’s win over the Miami Heat, the first of which moved him past Vince Carter […]

Bill Belichick’s hot seat with the New England Patriots might have grown even hotter following their loss to the New York Giants on Sunday, but David Andrews has his pick. The Patriots center and captain gave a vote of support for his head coach following the 10-7 loss that dropped the team to 2-9 on […]

After enjoying a few weeks of good health, the Boston Celtics got their biggest injury update of the season on Sunday. Center Kristaps Porzingis has a left calf strain and will miss at least a week while recovering, per Jared Weiss of The Athletic. “Joe Mazzulla said Kristaps Porzingis is expected to have his calf […]

It was a scary moment for the Cleveland Cavaliers when Darius Garland fell to the floor and hit his head on the court in the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers. Soon after, he left the floor and headed back to the locker room to be evaluated by Cleveland’s medical staff. He was eventually […]

Brooklyn Nets rookies Noah Clowney and Dariq Whitehead made their NBA debuts on Saturday during a 112-97 win over the Miami Heat. The pair of 19-year-olds — the second and third-youngest players in Nets history to appear in a game, trailing only Derrick Favors – received a loud ovation from the Barclays Center crowd when […]

San Antonio Spurs legends Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and David Robinson presented him into the Naismith Hall of Fame this summer. Had a fifth chair been set next to the podium during Gregg Popovich’s enshrinement speech, it’s not a bad assumption that it wouldn’t have been reserved for Kawhi Leonard. But Pop’s legacy […]

The Philadelphia 76ers snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder’s six-game winning streak in a hard-fought matchup. The Sixers looked rejuvenated from a few days off and defeated one of the best teams the NBA has to offer at the moment. Joel Embiid had perhaps his most complete game of the season with 35 points, 11 rebounds, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (9-7) banded together and overcame a host of injuries, turnovers, and missed LeBron James shots to fend off the Cleveland Cavaliers, 121-115, in the opening stop of their four-game road trip on Saturday at RocketMortgage FieldHouse. Seven players hit double-figures, led by a destructive Anthony Davis (32 points, 13 rebounds), as […]

While it’s becoming clearer that the Cleveland Cavaliers are better off with Darius Garland being the alpha in their backcourt, it doesn’t mean Donovan Mitchell can’t shine. With the team’s rotation fully healthy, the Cavs have found a nuclear lineup that can let Mitchell shine brightest whenever he’s not sharing the floor with Garland. New […]

Guarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the hardest puzzles that NBA teams have to solve. While the Philadelphia 76ers didn’t exactly crack the code, they made life tough enough for him that he couldn’t lead his Oklahoma City Thunder to victory. The Sixers held on for a road win after limiting SGA to 3-11 shooting […]

The Philadelphia 76ers closed out a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder thanks to the excellent free-throw shooting from their center. Not many NBA teams can say they feel at ease with their center at the charity stripe, especially in crunch time. But the Sixers have such a luxury with Joel Embiid. Embiid shot 19-21 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (11-5) emerged from their Thanksgiving break to face the Oklahoma City Thunder (11-5). The Sixers met one of the up-and-coming teams in the NBA with a strong performance, winning by a final score of 127-123. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Thunder. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 35 points, 11 […]

Early in the season, the common theme for the Cleveland Cavaliers have been injuries. Whenever one player returns to the rotation, another heads out for a random ache, pain, or hamstring strain. It started with Jarrett Allen missing the entire preseason and a sizeable portion of the early regular season. Lately, it has been Donovan […]

This time last year, Kevin Durant was lacing up his shoes for the Brooklyn Nets. The future Hall of Famer begrudgingly returned to the team following a failed offseason trade request, with the intention of eventually joining the Phoenix Suns. Despite a tumultuous summer, the Nets looked like a contender with Durant leading the way. […]

Impa Kasanganay made a triumphant statement in the PFL World Championship 2023, claiming the light heavyweight title with a dominant performance against Joshua Silveira. Kasanganay’s victory was a testament to his skill and determination, as he showcased his prowess in the cage, ultimately securing a unanimous decision win over Silveira. From being on the losing […]

Derek Brunson made a resounding statement in his Professional Fighters League debut, delivering a dominant performance against Ray Cooper III at the PFL World Championship 2023. The former UFC fighter showcased his grappling prowess, controlling the majority of the fight and landing flurries of ground and pound, ultimately securing a unanimous decision victory with all […]

Olivier Aubin-Mercier showcased his resilience and skill in a grueling battle against Clay Collard to claim his second consecutive lightweight championship in the PFL World Championship 2023 main event. Despite facing a potential leg injury from absorbing several calf kicks early in the fight, Aubin-Mercier persevered, utilizing his takedown prowess to control Collard on the […]

The beleaguered New York Jets and their injury-ravaged offensive line could get a massive boost in Week 13 when they host the Atlanta Falcons. Starting tackles Duane Brown and Mekhi Becton very well could be back in the lineup for New York, coach Robert Saleh said Saturday. “Hopefully, we can get a little bit healthy […]

Aaron Rodgers is back with the New York Jets. Though that doesn’t mean he’s ready to play or even practice yet, the future Hall of Famer is back full-time at the Jets facility. And even that is a big step in his recovery from Achilles surgery in mid-September. Jets coach Robert Saleh informed reporters of […]

Gary Payton II is a defender first and foremost. Standing just 6’2 with hands that hang down to his knees and rare overall athleticism, the Golden State Warriors veteran has the length, strength and quickness to check at least four positions at a borderline elite level, and might do even better work away from the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves fell 124-111 to the Sacramento Kings on Friday, ending their undefeated stretch at home to start the season. The Kings drilled 17 three-pointers on 35 attempts (49%) and carried that hot shooting inside the arc as well. Sacramento took 100 total shots on the game, 18 more than the Timberwolves mustered—the byproduct […]